Preview — The Pearl Trilogy
by Geoffrey Knight

The Top End of Australia A tropical paradise filled with beauty. Wonder. Danger.

For two young boys growing up in the Northern Territory-half-Aboriginal Jarrah 'Jad' Yindi and his best friend Luke Lawson-the remote beaches and aqua waters of the Top End are a playground of adventure. And as two best friends become young men, true love washes over them like the sea upon theThe Top End of Australia A tropical paradise filled with beauty. Wonder. Danger.

For two young boys growing up in the Northern Territory-half-Aboriginal Jarrah 'Jad' Yindi and his best friend Luke Lawson-the remote beaches and aqua waters of the Top End are a playground of adventure. And as two best friends become young men, true love washes over them like the sea upon the sand.

But life is full of challenges and change, and if Jad is to discover who he really is, he must piece together his ancestral past, his dream-filled present and his uncertain future to become the man he was always destined to be.

Through water and fire; through love and loss; through the days of youth to the stories of the world's oldest living culture, journey across the heart of Australia to discover what's in the heart of one young man....more

I don't often cry when I read books, but I found myself tearing up at least three times as I read this one. How has it taken me so long to find Geoffrey Knight? *scratches head*

This was an absolutely beautiful love story set in the Australian Outback. Without revealing too much of the plot (it's both a lovely romance and a journey of self-realization), what really struck me about the book was the poetry with which Mr. Knight conveys the emotional context of his characters. The story is really abI don't often cry when I read books, but I found myself tearing up at least three times as I read this one. How has it taken me so long to find Geoffrey Knight? *scratches head*

This was an absolutely beautiful love story set in the Australian Outback. Without revealing too much of the plot (it's both a lovely romance and a journey of self-realization), what really struck me about the book was the poetry with which Mr. Knight conveys the emotional context of his characters. The story is really about Jad, and his growth from boy to man, as well as his personal journey to figure out what is important in his life. To find his "pearl."

The writing is strong, the characterizations profound, the love ageless. "The Pearl Trilogy" is a true pearl amongst a lot of fakes. Highly recommend for any die-hard romantic who wants a bit more depth to his or her happy endings....more

Wonderful!! I loved all three stories that make up this trilogy. The Pearl and the Seventh Wave were sold as individual e-books, but part three, Firestick is only available in this edition with all three parts at this time.

Jad and Luke prove over and over again how devoted they are to each other, and it has been truly special to read their story. Australia itself plays and important part in this story too, and makes me wish it wasn't half way round the world, because I really would love to visiWonderful!! I loved all three stories that make up this trilogy. The Pearl and the Seventh Wave were sold as individual e-books, but part three, Firestick is only available in this edition with all three parts at this time.

Jad and Luke prove over and over again how devoted they are to each other, and it has been truly special to read their story. Australia itself plays and important part in this story too, and makes me wish it wasn't half way round the world, because I really would love to visit and spend several weeks there.

Thank you Geoffrey Knight for this lovely journey with Jad and Luke. Highly recommend....more

The beauty of this story will be impossible to capture in a review, so trust me when I say this story was one of the most beautiful, emotional reading experiences I’ve ever had. The story is simple, but is romanticism at its best. Yes, this is a story about two boys in love, but it’s so much more than that. The beautiful imagery, the Aboriginal history and traditions, and the element of mysticism that surround this novel, raise it to another level. I was shttp://joyfullyjay.com/2013/05/review...

The beauty of this story will be impossible to capture in a review, so trust me when I say this story was one of the most beautiful, emotional reading experiences I’ve ever had. The story is simple, but is romanticism at its best. Yes, this is a story about two boys in love, but it’s so much more than that. The beautiful imagery, the Aboriginal history and traditions, and the element of mysticism that surround this novel, raise it to another level. I was swept up in it and never wanted it to end.

Luke Lawson and Jarrah Yindi are two best friends growing up in paradise — spending their days in the tropical haven found on the northern beaches of Australia. They fish and swim and dive for pearls and find adventure while running from a crocodile named Old Salty who threatens their lives on more than one occasion. It’s the summer before Jarrah is to leave for school that Luke finally works up the courage to tell him he loves him, even though they know life will take them different directions in just a few short months.

They each pursue their varied goals — Luke to become a pilot who will eventually aid doctors on rescue missions, Jarrah to medical school in Sydney. Jarrah continues to hold in his pocket a pearl that was given to him by Luke, which has always represented their commitment to one another. The thing is, they’re both still kids, and they don’t know what life has to offer beyond the paradise they’ve built with one another. Jarrah must decide if his “pearl” is to follow his desire to become a doctor, even if it means it will take him far away from Luke. Luke has to let Jarrah discover his happiness while pursuing his own goals and dreams.Neither boy is sure life will keep them together, though their bond of love remains strong. Then tragedy strikes, and Jarrah must rely on powers beyond himself to save the man he loves. This is only the beginning of the adventures that await these two boys.

This is probably one of the most romantic books I’ve ever read, and not in the way one would think of as typically romantic. There’s a tremendous amount of love, not just between Luke and Jarrah, but from Jarrah’s parents and a few wonderful, supportive characters. But everything about this book is romantic, from the gorgeous descriptions of the water, to the Aboriginal legends that are tied to the land. It’s written in a type of poetic prose; the words weave a tale as rich and beautiful as the love between the two men at the center of it all.

Beyond the mere beauty of it is action and adventure. The allure of the terrain holds an underlying element of danger, whether it be from the jaws of a crocodile or the hostile elements of nature. It’s not easy to live in paradise, but as Knight so deftly demonstrates, it’s so worth it. This, in fact, is the lesson that Jarrah has to learn for himself. This really is a story about choices. Jarrah thinks he knows what he wants and wonders if the traditional methods of pursuing his goals are what he needs. When he realizes all that he needs already surrounds him, I became a bit of a blubbering mess. This wouldn’t be the first time that Knight’s story brought me to tears.

The Pearl is as much about the land as anything else, as well as the connection the Aborigines had with this land. Billy Shakespear, an Aborigine with an intense spiritual connection to the land and the elements, is a fantastic character. Jarrah’s half-Aboriginal background makes him a perfect candidate for Shakespear to mentor. Their interaction with one another was both humorous and moving.

I’m just going to stop here, even though I’m sure I haven’t done this book justice. It is an experience. A gorgeous, inspirational, moving experience, and I highly recommend that you give it a read....more

The Pearl is a wonderful read. This is a story about the love that grows between two young friends as they grow into adults. In places this book had me in tears as it is written so beautifully. The main message I got from the story was that we can go looking for more and not see that what we are looking for is what we already have!This is a book about Love, friendship, family and learning to treasure all that is around us!Highly recommended!!

From palace-hopping across the Rajasthan Desert to sleeping in train stations in Bulgaria, from spinning prayer-wheels in Kathmandu to exploring the skull-gated graveyards of the indigenous Balinese tribes, Geoffrey Knight has been a traveller ever since he could scrape together enough money to buy a plane ticket. Born in Melbourne but raised and educated in countless cities and towns across AustrFrom palace-hopping across the Rajasthan Desert to sleeping in train stations in Bulgaria, from spinning prayer-wheels in Kathmandu to exploring the skull-gated graveyards of the indigenous Balinese tribes, Geoffrey Knight has been a traveller ever since he could scrape together enough money to buy a plane ticket. Born in Melbourne but raised and educated in countless cities and towns across Australia, Geoffrey was a nomadic boy who grew into a nomadic gay writer. When he’s not travelling the world, Geoffrey is travelling the world of his imagination—where the adventures, thrills and romance are limitless.

He currently owns his own advertising and design agency in Sydney, Australia, and can't wait to buy his next plane ticket—whether it’s real or imaginary....more